A study of 644 patients who underwent a dilated eye exam revealed that roughly a quarter who were deemed healthy showed signs of a degenerative condition. This condition is called age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, and it typically impacts New Jersey residents and others who are 50 and older. The average age of the individuals in the study was 69. As the population gets older, there could be an increasing number of people impacted by AMD.
How an insurtech startup could improve worker safety
Workplace accidents cost employers and insurers hundreds of billions of dollars in workers compensation claims every year, and that's in America alone. Every day worldwide, they lead to more than 1,000 deaths and 500 injuries. Workplace safety managers in New Jersey will want to know about an insurtech startup that could provide an effective way to reduce hazards.
Reducing liver damage from car accidents
New Jersey drivers and passengers could face severe damage to critical internal organs from a car accident on the roads. Injuries to the liver, spleen and other internal organs can result from the blunt abdominal trauma that often accompanies car crashes. Every year, over 2 million Americans go to the hospital emergency room due to a motor vehicle accident; of those, a significant number experience bruising or bleeding to internal organs as a result.
Traumatic brain injuries can cause issues for years to come
In many ways, your brain defines who you are and what you do. Your brain controls everything, from your vocabulary and accent to your memory and ability to perform fine motor tasks. We often take for granted how powerful this delicate organ really is, but looking at the consequences of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can provide new perspective about the brain.
Bill Paxton's family files wrongful death suit against hospital
New Jersey fans of Bill Paxton may be interested to learn that his family filed a wrongful death against a hospital and surgeon on May 3. According to the family, the 61-year-old actor died on Feb. 25 after complications occurred following a series of surgical procedures.